Prodigal Son of the Ming Dynasty

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Zhu Houzhao was very happy when he saw Chen Yan's face was blue and red, and he was about to give Fang Jifan a helping hand.

That Chen Yan was unwilling, at this point, it seems that there is only...the fish dies and the net is broken.

But at this moment, someone outside said: "Liu Jian, a cabinet scholar, Li Dongyang is here."

As they said, the two came in one after the other, led various ministers, and entered the exchange. Seeing that Chen Yan was still alive, they both breathed a sigh of relief.

When Liu Jian heard that Baiguan was going to greet him, they felt that something was wrong.

They are most aware of the temperament of the current emperor, if they go to touch Ni Lin now, Chen Yan will be in bad luck nine out of ten.

Although he felt that Chen Yan was a troublesome person, but after all, he was the censor. If something happened to His Majesty, it would shock the world again.

A Chen Yan, although it is not a pity to die, but if the emperor's reputation is damaged because of Chen Yan's death, this is something that a courtier does not want to see.

When Liu Jian arrived in front of Zhu Houzhao, he quickly bowed down: "The old minister has seen His Majesty."

When Zhu Houzhao saw Liu Jianlai, he behaved a little more politely, and his face was gentler: "Master Liu, why did you come?"

Liu Jian said: "Your Majesty... the old minister is also here to greet the holy car. Your majesty has left the palace these days, and the old minister feels uneasy. I implore your majesty to return to the palace so that the subjects of the world can feel at ease."

These words are not harsh.

Zhu Houzhao said quickly: "Go back as soon as you come back. It's just that Chen Yan accuses me of being a minister here. I have to punish him. Master Liu is here just in time. I want to ask, what crime should be punished?"

Liu Jian sighed in his heart, but he hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, Chen Yan is the censor. In other words, he is not guilty. Besides... the old minister knows that he greeted him for the sake of the court and for His Majesty. He has no fault. I implore Your Majesty forgive."

Zhu Houzhao seemed unhappy.

In front of so many people, he couldn't step down from the stage, and now he needs to forgive this person?

He wants to forgive, but the problem is that if he forgives today, tomorrow he doesn’t know how many censors will have to repeat the old tricks. If he doesn’t show Chen Yan any color today, he will kill chickens and monkeys. From then on, he will obey these censors’ words in everything .

Zhu Houzhao did not want to repeat the mistakes of his father.

But... in front of Liu Jian, he didn't know how to say it.

Fang Jifan, who was beside him, seemed to have guessed Zhu Houzhao's thoughts, and said: "Your Majesty has been researching and building cars these days, and it is precisely because of this new steam locomotive that the speed and cargo capacity have been greatly improved, so that people all over the world are looking forward to it." Optimistic about the railway being built by the imperial court. The market value of Liu Gong, Li Gong, and Xishan Jianye has skyrocketed. It’s the result of building a car with all your heart, but this Chen Yan… accuses the emperor of not doing his job properly here, Mr. Liu, Mr. Li, you have tried hard for several dynasties, and come to comment, is there any reason in the world?”

What……

Sure enough, silver has always been the most shocking.

Liu Jian and Li Dongyang looked at each other, and they were already overwhelmed deep in their hearts.

More than ten million taels of silver.

Just in the blink of an eye?

The benefits of the railway are visible, and now the civil and military courts are full of power, and almost no one prevents the construction of the railway.

However, it cost a lot of money to build the railway. This is also a well-known fact. The railway that the imperial court is building now has raised money and food everywhere for money. Although the national treasury has not been used, this huge investment still makes Liu Both Jian and Li Dongyang feel distressed.

Your Majesty builds a car, just...

If this is the case... this can solve a huge problem. The more money you have, the more railways you can build. Liu Jian even has selfish intentions. He hopes that the railway can be built to Henan and benefit his hometown in Henan.

All of a sudden...Liu Jian began to dislike Chen Yanxin, he had long forgotten about this arrogant guy, and couldn't help saying: "Your Majesty, if this is the case, wouldn't the court plan a few more routes?"

"Of course." Zhu Houzhao said excitedly: "I don't need to say more about the benefits of the railway. Master Liu, this railway involves not only the stability of border towns, but also the national economy and the people's livelihood. I am the Son of Heaven, don't you?" Shouldn't you be worried?"

"Yes, yes." Liu Jian hurriedly said, "What Your Majesty said is true."

Zhu Houzhao then turned cold, and said: "Since that's the case, then Chen Yan, do you want to deal with it?"

"This..." Liu Jian started to feel embarrassed again.

Of course, he already felt that Chen Yan was in the way, and he even wished that Chen Yan could go as far as he could. Such a guy who doesn't know how to make money, but only knows how to talk about big things all the time, is getting more and more annoying.

But it was still difficult for Liu Jian to speak out.

But at this time, suddenly...someone said: "Your Majesty..."

The voice came from among the merchants.

Many people looked towards the source of the sound.

But among the prostrate merchants, some kowtowed in the direction of Zhu Houzhao.

A mere merchant dared to speak boldly at this moment.

Zhu Houzhao was not angry at all, but deliberately said: "This guy is so courageous, what's the matter?"

The merchant coughed and looked at Zhu Houzhao eagerly. He was a little nervous, but he still said tremblingly: "The grassroots have something, I don't know whether to ask it or not."

Liu Jian and the others frowned. They felt that the merchant was trying to offend the holy driver.

Zhu Houzhao calmed down and said, "Let me listen to you.

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"Caomin is thinking... I wonder if I, the merchant, can build a railway privately?" The merchant mustered up his courage and said suddenly.

As soon as this statement came out...the crowd was in an uproar.

Someone wants to build a railway privately...

The current railway, of course, is much cheaper than later generations, after all... the structure is also simple.

But this investment is still terrifying.

Although the words were astonishing, Zhu Houzhao became interested, and he cheered up: "You also want to build a railway?"

Facing the questioning, the businessman hurriedly said: "Of course not with the power of the grassroots alone, but if the grassroots put up a part of the capital, then raise shares, buy steam locomotives from Xishan, recruit craftsmen, and carry out construction, think like a grassroots There are not a few like-minded people like this, everyone gathers firewood, grass people, etc. Of course, they can't afford to build a major artery, but for example, the railway from Tianjinwei to a certain house in Shandong may not be able to build it. What grass people did, It is the sale and purchase of silk, and the scale of the business is slightly larger, and the income and profit are considerable..."

He seemed eager to let Zhu Houzhao know that he had enough strength.

But at this moment... Zhu Houzhao, Liu Jian and others all trembled and their eyes were shining.

What they care about is what the merchants said before, and the merchants put up the principal to build the branch line.

After all, what the imperial court can build is only the main artery, and it may not be impossible to improve the various branch lines in the future, but the problem is... until that time, we still don't know the year of the monkey.

But if merchants are asked to raise funds to build the railway, there may be some problems when the railway is completed. For example, some merchants will try their best to increase the freight rate when they see that it is profitable.

It's just that in today's world, what needs to be solved is not the question of good and bad, but the question of existence.

If this is the case, then in the future, countless gold and silver can be saved for the court. This... how much silver is involved.

At this moment, Liu Jian felt a little dizzy.

When the merchant asked, many people became emotional and whispered to each other. Some merchants said: "To build roads, the most important thing is to solve the current land problem. If there is no land, it can't be repaired. Most of the land in the world comes from the Western Mountains." Qianzhuang, if Xishan Qianzhuang is allowed to be built and used... I just don't know if the imperial court will agree to it."

After all, these merchants still trust the new emperor and the Duke of Qi, which is why they are so bold.

Zhu Houzhao's face was red all of a sudden, but he looked at the merchant, and doubts arose in his heart: "Could it be that the Qing family thought that building the railway would be profitable?"

The merchant hurriedly said: "Caomin just calculated it. With the current transportation capacity and the huge investment cost, if it is an ordinary line, it is not bad if it can maintain a small profit every year. It's just that this small profit is better than being safe. The railway is connected. You can sit on the ground and collect money. Of course, if you invest so much money and food just for this small profit, and almost empty the net worth of the grassroots, the grassroots will definitely not dare to take risks."

This is the truth...

Zhu Houzhao nodded for it.

The rest of the people all pricked up their ears and listened carefully.

But I heard the merchant say: "But... such a huge investment, of course, it can't be seen at present. What Caomin sees is ten or twenty years later. Before... Caomin didn't have such a consciousness, but Today...it is precisely because of the appearance of new trains that Caomin realized that the railway is a century-old project. Now it is built and operated, although it is a meager profit, but ten years later, if the steam locomotive is remodeled, by then, the operation How about faster and more cargo? Your Majesty can do this this time, so as long as the steam locomotive speeds up in the future, the load will be more and more, and the rewards brought by the same pot of coal will also increase. Bigger."

"What the grassroots want to earn is ten, twenty, or thirty years' worth of money!"

A merchant is a merchant, and there is no mystery.

After all, what some merchants invest in is the future. Today's steam locomotive speed up has given them a huge shock. If they can speed up today, how can it not be possible in the future? If you don't earn money now, the future...may be a mountain of gold and silver.

The monarchs and ministers were all taken aback and remained silent for a long time.

In the exchange, it was extremely quiet. Everyone was digesting these words, and some merchants were also tempted. However, many ministers suddenly discovered that they seemed to have found a good recipe, a magical magic that can make the railway from scratch without the court raising gold and silver, just like a magic trick.

Liu Jian was overjoyed, but looked at the emperor and Fang Jifan cautiously.

He wished that His Majesty and Qi Guogong agreed quickly. As for... Chen Yan, this person is talking nonsense. If it weren't for His Majesty not doing his job properly, why would it be the pie that fell from the sky today!

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